• Clinical RN

    Medical Center Hospital (Odessa, TX)


    Position Summary:

    Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.

    Education:

    Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

     

    B. Training and Experience:

    1. One year experience in acute care setting preferred.

    2. Current BLS certification required.

    3. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

    4. ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

    5. PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department

    6. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department.

    7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:

    • Lab order entry

    • Documentation

    • IV therapy

    • Unit safety

    • Body substance isolation

    • Handling controlled substances

    • Role in Code Blue

    • Admitting patients to the unit

    8. Outpatient PACU staff:

    • Understanding anesthesia agents

    • Understanding reversal agents

    • Planning care of the patient

    • Implementation of care

    • Arrythmia recognition

    • Role in Code Blue

    • Pacemakers

    • Respiratory needs of patients

    • Neurological system

    • Musculoskeletal system

    • Medication decision making

    • PACU equipment

    • Evaluation of care